How do I make a tres leches cake?

Indulge in a sweet taste of Latin America with our Tres Leches Cake recipe. Sink your fork into a sponge soaked in three milks.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Tres Leches Cake. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Baking Powder Salt Unsalted Butter White Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract Milk Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated Milk Whole Milk Heavy Cream Powdered Sugar

All-Purpose Flour 1 1/2 cups
Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup
White Sugar 3/4 cup
Eggs 3
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Milk 1/2 cup
Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 can (14 ounces)
Evaporated Milk 1 can (12 ounces)
Whole Milk 1/2 cup
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Powdered Sugar 2 tablespoons

Take note
Please be aware that this recipe may cause intense cravings and result in a cake disappearing faster than you can say "tres leches".

1

Sponge It Up

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Crack in 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk, alternating between the two, and mixing until just blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

2

Soak It Up

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. In the meantime, whisk together 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup whole milk until well combined. Using a fork or a skewer, poke holes all over the cake. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, making sure to saturate it completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the cake to absorb the luscious milky goodness.

3

Topped with Whipped Cream

Before serving, whip up some fluffy goodness. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the fully soaked cake, creating beautiful little peaks and swirls. For an optional finishing touch, sprinkle some cinnamon on top or garnish with fresh fruit. Now that's a cake worthy of sinking your fork into!